Hybrid tool design for a bending machine

Abstract

Using the example of the rotary bending process, 3D-printing technologies are used to integrate sensors and actuators into the working area. This enables to obtain information directly from the working area, which can be used for setting up the process parameters or for predictive maintenance. Especially in terms of maintenance, the aim of research is to find out how the hybrid tools behave in action. Therefore, an optical measurement system is used to detect the strain of the hybrid tool and the forming machine itself.